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April 1, 2015 4:00 AM

What's worse than exploding oil trains? Read on

Trains carry a variety of hazardous materials. First responders have to be ready for all of them.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 31, 2015 4:47 PM

St. Cloud State prof charged with smuggling ivory, rhino horns

Yiwei Zheng worked with two co-conspirators living in China to sell the "highly valued and sought after commodity" between 2006 and 2011, a federal indictment said.

by Peter Cox and Riham Feshir

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March 31, 2015 8:56 AM

Rolling Stones coming to TCF Bank Stadium for ZIP CODE tour

The tour name is a reference to the "Sticky Fingers" album design.

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March 31, 2015 8:26 AM

Biofuels gain traction at Legislature

The so-called advanced biofuel tax credit was initially opposed by environmentalists because the most common ingredient, corn, can be very polluting.

by Jon Collins

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March 31, 2015 8:16 AM

With thousands of turkeys lost, Minnesota authorities seek source of bird flu

Farmers are taking new steps to prevent the infection from spreading to other flocks.

by Mark Steil

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March 31, 2015 4:00 AM

Female veterans press VA hospitals to meet their needs

VA centers have been slow to meet the health care needs of growing numbers of female veterans. Women at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center are helping change the system.

by Trisha Volpe

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March 30, 2015 8:58 AM

Yoruban twins to perform in Minneapolis

Lisa-Kainde Diaz and Naomi Diaz are descendants of the Yoruba people who came to Cuba from Nigeria in the 1700s through the slave trade.

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March 30, 2015 4:00 AM

After break, battle over tax cuts awaits Minnesota Legislature

House Republicans will seek $2 billion in tax cuts when they return from 10 days off. Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Democrats say too much tax relief could hurt Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 30, 2015 4:00 AM

Critics press ND to make Bakken oil safer despite costs

Environmentalists want oil companies to reduce volatile gasses in Bakken crude before it ships. State regulators say their new approach is cheaper for the industry and improves safety.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 27, 2015 8:56 AM

Minnesota Orchestra season to include Audra McDonald, Yevgeny Sudbin

Additionally, the new season will include three weeks of concerts in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Jean Sibelius.

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